Boots in Boston

3:59 PM,
Apr. 26, 2013

Written by

Peter Funt

Riveted to our screens, we learned recently of the enormous value of social media and surveillance video when tragedy strikes. But -- and this second point is as significant as the first -- we were also reminded of the importance of established, well-funded, conventional media, without which the big picture would have had gaping holes.

What the Boston Marathon story confirmed was that new media and old serve us best when they complement each other.

Modern digital technology was certainly on full display. From the stunningly clear images of the bombing suspects that authorities were able to ...